Ground Turkey Kebabs On A Stick

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May 22, 2008|By LINDA GIUCA And CHRISTOPHER PROSPERI

In keeping with the budget theme we began last week, Chris decided to use ground turkey for the next couple of recipes. The $1.99 price tag for a 1-pound package will make the food dollar go further than using ground beef at twice the price.

These simple turkey kebabs can be grilled or broiled after a quick brush of your favorite BBQ sauce.

Served with a small salad, the kebabs will feed a family of five. Kids will especially enjoy eating food served on a stick.

GROUND TURKEY KEBABS

* 2 egg yolks

* 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs

* 4 tablespoons ketchup

* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1/2 cup diced onion

* 1/4 cup chopped parsley

* 1 pound ground turkey

* 24 wooden skewers soaked in water

* 1/2 cup favorite prepared BBQ sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the egg yolks, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion and parsley in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade and puree until fully mixed. Add the ground turkey, and pulse until smooth.

Line a sheet pan with foil and form 24 patties, 3 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide and 1/2-inch thick. Place the patties on the lined sheet pan and bake in a 350-degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Cool slightly, then impale patties with the soaked wooded skewers. Return to the sheet pan, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil until slightly browned, about 1 minute. Makes 24 skewers.